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Which of the following is a common side effect of Low Molecular Weight Heparin?
Which of the following is a common side effect of Low Molecular Weight Heparin?
What is the target International Normalized Ratio (INR) for patients on Warfarin?
What is the target International Normalized Ratio (INR) for patients on Warfarin?
Which clotting factors are inhibited by Warfarin?
Which clotting factors are inhibited by Warfarin?
Which medication is used to treat Rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and plaque psoriasis?
Which medication is used to treat Rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and plaque psoriasis?
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Which medication inhibits purine synthesis, leading to the suppression of the immune response?
Which medication inhibits purine synthesis, leading to the suppression of the immune response?
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Which medication interferes with DNA synthesis, repair, and blocks cellular replication to stop unrestricted growth?
Which medication interferes with DNA synthesis, repair, and blocks cellular replication to stop unrestricted growth?
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Which medication carries a black box warning for increased risk of TB, infections, bacterial sepsis, and should be avoided during live vaccine therapy?
Which medication carries a black box warning for increased risk of TB, infections, bacterial sepsis, and should be avoided during live vaccine therapy?
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Which of the following is a factor Xa inhibitor used for DVT prophylaxis and treatment, as well as stroke prevention in nonvalvular A-Fib?
Which of the following is a factor Xa inhibitor used for DVT prophylaxis and treatment, as well as stroke prevention in nonvalvular A-Fib?
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Which of the following is a direct thrombin inhibitor that directly inhibits thrombin and prevents thrombin-induced platelet aggregation?
Which of the following is a direct thrombin inhibitor that directly inhibits thrombin and prevents thrombin-induced platelet aggregation?
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Which of the following is an anti-platelet medication that inhibits binding of ADP to the P2Y12 receptor on platelets, preventing activation of the GP2b/3a complex and platelet aggregation?
Which of the following is an anti-platelet medication that inhibits binding of ADP to the P2Y12 receptor on platelets, preventing activation of the GP2b/3a complex and platelet aggregation?
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Which of the following is an erythrocyte stimulating agent used to treat anemia due to chronic kidney disease, chemotherapy, and HIV infection?
Which of the following is an erythrocyte stimulating agent used to treat anemia due to chronic kidney disease, chemotherapy, and HIV infection?
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Which type of angina goes away with rest?
Which type of angina goes away with rest?
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What is the cause of Myocardial Infarction (MI)?
What is the cause of Myocardial Infarction (MI)?
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What is Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)?
What is Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)?
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What are DHP CCB and Non-DHP CCB?
What are DHP CCB and Non-DHP CCB?
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Which medication is used to treat dry eyes?
Which medication is used to treat dry eyes?
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How does hydroxychloroquine work?
How does hydroxychloroquine work?
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Which medication is used to prevent organ rejection?
Which medication is used to prevent organ rejection?
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Which medication is used to treat conditions like genital warts and skin cancer?
Which medication is used to treat conditions like genital warts and skin cancer?
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Key Facts about Immune Modulators, Antihistamines, and Blood Pressure Medications
- Immune modulators, such as hydroxychloroquine and mycophenolate mofetil, are used to treat conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and prevent organ rejection.
- Hydroxychloroquine was previously thought to be effective against COVID-19, but it has been found to be ineffective.
- Hydroxychloroquine works by increasing the pH in parasites to interfere with the degradation of hemoglobin in the blood.
- Mycophenolate mofetil is converted to mycophenolic acid, which inhibits an enzyme required for DNA synthesis in B and T-cells, leading to a decreased immune response.
- Both hydroxychloroquine and mycophenolate mofetil can cause gastrointestinal upset and other side effects.
- Calcineurin inhibitors, such as cyclosporine and tacrolimus, work by inhibiting a protein needed for the production of interleukin-2, which activates T-cell maturation.
- Cyclosporine is used to treat dry eyes, while tacrolimus is used to prevent organ rejection.
- Tacrolimus has an increased risk of cancer and infections, and it should be avoided with grapefruit and live vaccines.
- Immune modulators, like imiquimod, stimulate the immune response and are used to treat conditions like genital warts and skin cancer.
- Antihistamines, such as azelastine and olopatadine, block histamine receptors or prevent histamine release, reducing inflammation and allergic symptoms.
- Leukotriene receptor antagonists, like montelukast, block leukotriene receptors to prevent airway edema, muscle contractions, and inflammation in asthma and allergic rhinitis.
- Blood pressure medications, including ACE inhibitors, ARBs, calcium channel blockers, diuretics, beta-blockers, and A2 agonists, work by different mechanisms to lower blood pressure and manage cardiovascular conditions.
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Test your knowledge about immune modulators, antihistamines, and blood pressure medications with this quiz! Learn key facts about these medications and their uses in treating various conditions. Challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of how these medications work and their potential side effects.
